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This moment presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build the Port of Baltimore back better by creating good-paying jobs, retaining those jobs, and investing in workforce development.

A high school teacher in Prince George’s County discusses what he’s learned about transgender rights — and why making students feel safe in school should be a top priority of Maryland educators.

Workers

Maryland Nonprofits is calling on government leaders to devote at least $1 billion of the surplus for services and assistance to those still in need.

Lessons

Marylanders for Food and Farmworker Protection says the state needs to create a preparedness plan for future infectious disease emergencies. The existing template in use today is inadequate.

Criminalization of paraphernalia is dangerous. It increases the likelihood that the public and law enforcement can be directly harmed.

Del. Robbyn Lewis calls for aggressive action to address threats from a warming planet, and urges fellow officials to pressure federal and international policymakers.

State Parks

To keep and maintain Maryland’s pristine public lands, advocates and lawmakers must make the case to the public that more parks funding is needed.

Military

It’s time to consider better ways to care for veterans and civilians using proven, non-medical interventions such as nature and art.

Unfortunately, Maryland lags behind other states in striving to attain early literacy, and this is an inexcusable tragedy.

Environmental group urges Montgomery County Council: Take the bold step and approve the new general master plan.